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Enriching and empowering lives within the disability community. Supporting people with a disability to reach their full potential. http://pinarc.org.au/

We believe in freedom of choice and the right to participate as a valued member of the community.

05/11/2026

My Voice Twilight Bowls!
Friday 27 November 2026 at 4.30pm
Midlands Golf Club Ballarat

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You are invited to celebrate International Day of People with Disability with My Voice at a fun, inclusive and welcoming Twilight Bowls event!

💛 Only $10 per person!

🧡 This event is accessible, all-abilities friendly and everyone is welcome!

💙 There will be a free BBQ and drinks are available for purchase from the bar.

🩵 Playjarism will be performing a live set and there will be fun games and activities available for any non-bowlers.

💚 You are invited to make up a team of four, or we can organise a team for you on the day!

💛 Dress up or theme dressing is encouraged for teams, but it is not essential!

💜 If we get wet weather the event will be still take place in the Midlands Club pavilion.

🩵 Support Workers who are accompanying and supporting a player, not playing themselves, do not need to purchase a ticket.

Thank you to our supporters and sponsors: Midlands Golf Club, Bowls Australia, Playjarism and Sinclair Meats.

Image Description: Graphic tile with the heading "My Voice Advocacy Group invites you to Twilight Bowls"

02/11/2026

Our team will all be enjoying a day off on the public holiday tomorrow, Tuesday 3 November. All our sites and services will be closed. See you back on Wednesday 4 November!

30/10/2026

🎃 Happy Halloween! 🎃

The crew at Golden Point really got into the 'spirit' of Halloween this year! There was lots of treats and a few tricks this week as everyone enjoyed dressing up and joining in with the fun Halloween-themed activities.

Image description: A series of photos of Pinarc staff and clients in a variety of Halloween costumes.

30/10/2026

Happy Halloween... things are getting spooky at our Golden Point campus!

30/10/2026

During OT Week, we’re celebrating the meaningful difference occupational therapists make in people’s lives every day. This year’s theme, “Participation Matters”, reminds us that being included in everyday activities plays an important role in our health, wellbeing and sense of belonging.

The session pictured today took place at our clinic, utilising one of our rooms with sensory lighting which can often help clients with regulation and engagement.

“Participation to me means that someone wants to spontaneously engage in an activity and I have done my job as a therapist to set up an activity that works to someone’s interests and abilities. This was an exciting session as my client tends to hold her hands above her head and walk around the room!”

Occupational Therapy Australia

29/10/2026

OT Week is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the difference that occupational therapists make every day. This year’s theme, “Participation Matters”, shines a light on something at the heart of occupational therapy: having the opportunity to take part in everyday life is essential to our health, wellbeing and sense of belonging.

Pictured today, Tara (OT) and Liv (Speech Pathologist) are working with their client in a clinic-based session, where they are using the swing to help with regulation. This is a fun way to engage clients and help with concentration. At Pinarc our customers often benefit from the wonderful multi-disciplinary teams that work together to support our clients work towards their goals.

'Participation to me means finding a way for someone to engage in a way that is just right for them! This will look different for each person, but it is important to meet people where they are at!' – Tara

'Today we worked on the difference between /sh/ & /s/ sounds in minimal pairs therapy focusing on speech sounds. We also love hanging out on the swing to support our regulation and attention!' – Liv

Occupational Therapy Australia

28/10/2026

We would like to thank everyone who attended our AGM yesterday, where we launched our 2026 Annual Report.

Our Annual Report showcases our achievements over the past year and highlights the impact we have with our clients. It is available on our website via this link: https://www.pinarc.org.au/annual-reports/

We extend our sincere thanks to our amazing designer Sahm Keily Graphic Designer and to our photographer Andrew Wilson Photo Design Ballarat for capturing images of our clients and staff with such charm and grace!

Image description: The cover of Pinarc's annual report featuring a photo of OT Fakhir and his client during a therapy session.

28/10/2026

OTs support through and with participation. This OT session focused on participation in the playground from climbing and sliding to playing instruments and blowing bubbles. The goal was to use both hands together to improve coordination, strength and develop different grasping skills in both hands.

Little hands but big skills to master – learning through participation = fun in the sun!!

Occupational Therapy Australia

27/10/2026

OT Week is an annual celebration of the life-changing impact that occupational therapists make every day. This year's theme is "Participation Matters" which helps put a spotlight on one of the foundations of occupational therapy – that being able to participate in everyday life is fundamental to our health, wellbeing and sense of belonging.

Pictured today we see Sydney working with her 13-year-old client to help her learn life skills such as cooking for herself. Learning life skills, such as cooking, dressing, managing money and using transport, is important because it builds independence, confidence and safety. It enables people to participate more fully in everyday life, make choices and work toward goals that are meaningful to them.

Occupational Therapy Australia

27/10/2026

This week is Occupational Therapy Week and today is World OT Day!
We are celebrating our wonderful OT’s and the extraordinary impact they make with our clients every day!

This year’s theme is participation matters, and our Occupational Therapy team – Amy, Breeley, Carmen, Eillen, Fakhir, Hina, Holly, Laura, Louisa, Mark, Melissa, Molly, Morgan, Natalie, Pauleen, Rachel, Sandra, Sarah E, Sarah G, Stacey, Sydney, Tara, Tanya, Tully, Zara and Zoe – are all passionate therapists who strive to make a meaningful difference to the lives of their clients so that they can participate in life.

Thank you all for the difference you make, the fun you bring and for being the amazing people you are!

Occupational Therapy Australia

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PO Box 1841
Lucas, VIC
3354

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http://pinarc.org.au/

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